Ernie Anderson DDS - Augusta OfficeAppointments: (281) 205-9162

Ernie Anderson D.D.S.

Ernie Anderson DDS - Augusta Office

Here at Ernie Anderson DDS - Augusta Office, your comfort is our number one priority. We will do our utmost to put you at ease and keep you feeling relaxed and secure. Under the experienced leadership of Dr. Ernie Anderson, our dedicated team of professionals is at your service to explain your treatment thoroughly and answer any questions you may have.

If you need gum disease treatment, Houston area gum disease dentist, Dr. Anderson offers extensive experience. Unhealthy gums can be a risk factor for more serious health problems if not treated promptly.

Our professional team will assess your situation and create a personalized treatment plan. We're committed to your life-long healthy gums and teeth.

With oral conscious sedation, Houston area sedation dentist Ernie Anderson, D.D.S. is medically able to attend to your dental needs for a longer period of time. This means you can combine all or many of your dental appointments into one. If you are in need of extensive dental work or multiple treatments are necessary, oral sedation dentistry may be the most efficient and hassle-free option for you to consider.

You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Ernie Anderson believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Ernie Anderson DDS - Augusta Office in the Houston, Texas area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Anderson and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.

Houston area restorative dentistry at Ernie Anderson DDS - Augusta Office can produce natural-looking results. If you have a damaged or missing tooth, we can help.

Our highly skilled team will assess your need for a crown, bridge, implant or other procedure to restore or improve your smile. Our goal is to provide quality dental care for your life-long oral health.

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Pier 210 Dental GroupAppointments: (530) 885-5696

David Roholt D.D.S.

Pier 210 Dental Group

Many bite corrections require orthodontics or restorations. Let Dr. David Roholt perform an evaluation to determine what treatment plan is best for you or your child. Here at Pier 210 Dental Group in the Auburn, California area, we offer many solutions to bite problems. You won't believe the difference this simple treatment can make to your overall health and wellbeing.

If you're looking for dentures that look great and last, look no further than Pier 210 Dental Group located in the Auburn, CA area. David Roholt, D.D.S. will assess your needs and fit you with durable, comfortable, natural-looking dentures - at a price you can afford.

If you have older dentures or think you may need dentures, you're in luck. As people age, dentures can make them look older than they really are and can cause discomfort when chewing. Auburn area dentures dentist Dr. David Roholt can replace worn out dentures with top quality custom made, state-of-the-art dentures that blend with your skin, hair and even eye color. Your new dentures will look as natural as possible, and you'll look and feel younger, too.

Pier 210 Dental Group is a trusted Auburn area dental implants practice providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacement. We make it our mission to use a gentle touch during the process.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards to replace missing teeth and provide you with natural-looking results. Our goal is to restore your confidence and your bright, healthy smile.

You'll talk, eat and smile with more confidence. Your self esteem will return with your new natural-looking teeth.

Would you like your smile to be a bit brighter than it is right now? We can make it happen at Montgomery Park Dental Care, with professional tooth whitening for brighter natural looking teeth. Dr. William Quinn's Conroe, TX area office can effectively lighten your stained or discolored tooth enamel. Whiter teeth not only look great, they improve your self-confidence.

For comfortable dental hygiene treatment in the Conroe, Texas area, Dr. William Quinn is known for having a gentle touch. The friendly team at Montgomery Park Dental Care provides teeth cleaning for a whiter smile.

Maintaining good dental hygiene is the foundation for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you have a lifetime of oral health.

With oral conscious sedation, Conroe area sedation dentist William Quinn, D.D.S. is medically able to attend to your dental needs for a longer period of time. This means you can combine all or many of your dental appointments into one. If you are in need of extensive dental work or multiple treatments are necessary, oral sedation dentistry may be the most efficient and hassle-free option for you to consider.

Dental Procedure For Dental Recession

Dental recession is a displacement of the gum around the teeth that results in greater tooth exposure and a longer looking tooth. As the gum that protects the root surface of the tooth is lost, not only does it create an esthetic deformity, it makes the tooth more sensitive to changes in temperature (hot and cold), touch, and to proper oral hygiene techniques. The exposed root surfaces also are more susceptible to cavities. Causes of dental recession include:

Periodontal disease: The bacteria that cause gingivitis can release toxins that injure the gum tissues and create gum recession. Once the gum is affected by gingivitis (see article "Gingivitis"), it is even more susceptible to further dental recession and bone loss. So if the gum is red, swollen, or bleeds when probed, it is more likely to continue receding. Eventually, there may not be enough healthy gum and bone left to protect the tooth and the tooth may need to be removed. If there is less than 2 mm of healthy gum in an area of recession, a dentist may recommend a gum graft to help prevent further receding gums and help protect the tooth.

Trauma: Medium or hard bristle toothbrushes, brushing too hard, or brushing inappropriately can damage the teeth and the gums. It is very important to use a soft bristle toothbrush when cleaning the teeth, and to follow proper technique. Mechanical trauma to the gums also can be caused by improperly fitting dental restorations or dentures. Fillings that are rough or dentures that are loose or poorly designed can injure the gums and cause them to recede.

Gums also may recede as a result of orthodontic treatment or from manipulation during restorative procedures. To prevent this from occurring, a dentist may recommend gum grafting before orthodontics or restorative treatment.

Gum grafts are indicated if an individual has root sensitivity to touch or temperature changes, if new restorative work will be done in the area of the dental recession, if the roots are susceptible to cavities, or if an individual is having problems following proper plaque control procedures. In addition, gum grafts are cosmetic periodontal procedures that can be performed to enhance smiles if recession has created esthetic problems such as long teeth or exposed roots.

By Laura Minsk, DMD

Periodontal Disease: Leading Cause of Adult Tooth Loss

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection. Without proper dental care the bacteria that are present in plaque can infect the gums (gingivitis) and destroy the bone and tissues that support the teeth in what is called periodontitis-- the leading cause of tooth loss and bad breath (halitosis) in adults. In addition, gum disease has been linked to more serious health threats such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and pre-term, low-birth weight babies.

Is periodontal disease contagious? Can it be passed from one person to another like tuberculosis or meningitis? Can you get periodontal disease by kissing someone who has it? The answer to all these questions is YES.

In a dental care article published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, it was revealed that periodontitis might be passed from parents to children and between intimate partners.

The bacteria that inhabit the periodontal pockets are also present on the oral soft tissues, teeth, tongue and saliva. They can be transferred from one person to another through saliva, intimate kissing, sharing of food, utensils, or toothbrushes, and can result in exposure to saliva that contain the bacteria that cause periodontal disease.

Based on these findings and the fact that periodontal disease has a genetic component, it is recommended that if one family member has periodontitis, all family members see a dental care professional or periodontist for a periodontal screening. Parents need to know that gum disease and halitosis are not just adult health problems and that children can also be affected.

To prevent transmission of periodontitis between family members or intimate partners, it is important to follow proper dental care and oral hygiene techniques that include daily brushing and flossing and to see a dental care provider routinely for professional cleanings and examinations.

By Laura Minsk, DMD

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